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James Woodward Robey

James Woodward Robey, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients

Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Young Adult 18-25
  • Adult 26-64
  • Older Adult 65+

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

About James Woodward Robey

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. James Robey is a Johns Hopkins surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures. He has provided surgical services to Washington-area residents for over 30 years. He takes pride in providing a customized approach to care to ensure the best possible outcome.

Dr. Robey is consistently recognized as a top doctor in the region by Bethesda Magazine and Washingtonian.

Selected Publications

  • “Relationship between tumor necrosis factor, eicosanoids and platelet activating factor as mediators of endotoxin-induced shock in mice.” Adam K. Myers, James W. Robey.British Journal of Pharmacology. (1990) 99, 499-502.

     

  • “Ruptured, infected popliteal artery aneurysm, a case report.” James W. Robey, et al. Vascular Surgery. 1998.

Honors

  • Top Doctors, Washington Checkbook Magazine, 1/1/14
  • Top Doctors, Washington Checkbook Magazine, 3/1/07
  • Guide to America's Top Surgeons, Consumers' Research Council of America, 1/1/07
  • The John Carroll Society Award for outstanding service to underserved and charity patients., The Washington Archdiocesan Healthcare Network, 1/1/00
  • Outstanding Senior Surgical Resident Award for Transplant Service, Washington Hospital Center, 1/1/95
  • Meadox Prize in the History of Medicine, Washington Society for the History of Medicine, 1/1/93

Memberships

  • The American College of Surgeons,

    American College of Surgeons is a scientific and educational association of surgeons with a commitment to improving the quality of care for the surgical patient by setting high standards for surgical education and practice.

     

Professional Activities

  • Department of General Surgery, Subsection Chairman, 1/1/14
  • Department of General Surgery, Subsection Chairman, 1/1/05 - 12/30/06
  • Department of Surgery, Chairman, 1/1/08 - 12/31/10
  • Department of Surgery, Chairman Elect, 1/1/06 - 12/31/06

Locations

  1. Sibley Memorial Hospital
    • 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 210, Washington, DC 20016
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Expertise

Education

  • Residency: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, General Surgery, 1996
  • Medical Education: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Medicine, MD, 1991
  • Graduate School: Georgetown University, Physiology, MS, 1988

Board Certifications

  • General Surgery: American Board of Surgery, 1998

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

97 ratings, 41 reviews

The Patient Rating is an average of patient responses to care provider questions on the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey. Responses are measured on a 5-star scale, with 5 stars representing the highest rating. Patient comments are also collected through the Press Ganey Medical Practice Survey and are displayed in their entirety. To protect patient privacy and confidentiality, all comments are de-identified before publication.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    First visit to Dr. Robey. My best friend suggested him and he was wonderful, helpful and very thorough. I am very pleased that I am his patient and look forward to working with him on my healthy issues.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/4/2026

    Dr. Robey is the best!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2026

    Professional care provided as well as the personal treatment made me feel very comfortable and confident. And confident

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    He did an excellent job with respect to all aspects of my treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2026

    Perfect visit!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2026

    Dr. Robey is so professional and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2026

    Dr. Robey is a superb surgeon. He made my hernia repair as painless as possible. He's a great listener, an excellent explainer, and very easy to relate to.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2026

    My provider was very clear and forthright in asking questions and recommending what I should do about the issue that brought me to his office.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/7/2026

    Dr Robey put me at ease and was easy to understand.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    Dr Robey is fantastic. I would recommend him.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2026

    Very kind

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    Courteous, involved and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2026

    Professional, patient, and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/2/2026

    Dr Robey was great. Very effective. Excellent communication

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Very good listener

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2026

    Dr. Robey was excellent in explaining my condition. I feel fortunate to have Dr. Robey treat my condition.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Outstanding. Knowledgeable. Caring. Competent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2026

    Dr. Robey has a wonderful bedside manner. He explained everything to me very well. He listened patiently to my questions and concerns and he took the time to address each one.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    Dr. Robey was very personable during the visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/5/2026

    I was very pleased with Dr. James Robey as the surgeon for my gallbladder removal. I felt completely at ease in his professional care.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2026

    Dr. Robey is an exceptional surgeon! He hit a home run in my case and I'm grateful for his expertise and medical care. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Robey was excellent.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2026

    Dr. Robey is excellent. He is confident, approachable and easy with whom to communicate. He works hard. He seems to be rushed all the time, which is unfortunate.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Everything was great. I'm at ease with my upcoming surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/29/2026

    Couldn't ask for better.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Excellent service and very supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    Excellent communicator; very personable, likable, and knowledgeable. Instilled confidence in the advice received.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    Dr. Robey is very friendly and discusses the current health issue correctly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/18/2025

    Very thoughtful and friendly. Matter fact. Loved it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2025

    I'm very pleased I chose him to explain the risks and benefits of surgery should it turn out I need it. Whether or not surgery is needed will depend, in part, on upcoming imaging. If surgery is needed, I will certainly choose him to do it.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/26/2025

    Good to work with him

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr. Robey has excellent bedside manner. He was helpful in answering all of my questions.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Very nice and patient. He listened to everything I asked, and he gave me literature to further my understanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr Robey was superbly knowledgeable about my surgery and post-operative condition, performed a thorough exam, was compassionate and responded thoughtfully to all my questions & concerns. I could not have been more impressed by his impressive knowledge and helpful directives.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/13/2025

    The best !

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/16/2025

    Dr. Robey is very easy to talk with and I was taken with his ""let's get on with it"" attitude.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great first appointment. Dr. Robey was easy to talk to, had great recommendations and explained a pending procedure thoroughly. He took ample time to explain everything to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/28/2025

    Well spoken good Communication